I Was About to Give Up on Life – From Darkness to Meaning – My Journey with Yggdrasil Shamanic School
Sometimes life becomes so dark that it feels like all hope is lost. I’ve been there. In a place where I no longer wanted to live, where each day was a struggle to get through – where meaning was hidden behind a veil of pain, hopelessness, and inner chaos.
But then came a turning point. A choice. A desire for change. And that choice led me to Pål-Esben, his wife Maria, and the Yggdrasil Shamanic School. It’s not an exaggeration to say that this choice saved my life.
From Survival to Joy of Living
Through my work with Pål-Esben and Maria, I’ve transformed from merely surviving to truly living. Today, I wake up with joy and curiosity: Who will I meet? What will I learn? What lies ahead of me?
I feel alive in a way I’ve never experienced before. I’ve begun to realize my dreams, one after another, and feel a deep satisfaction in everything I get to be a part of. It feels like a miracle – but it’s a miracle that began with one important insight:
I Have a Choice
What has perhaps meant the most to me is realizing that I actually can choose. I can choose how I respond to life’s challenges. I can choose whether to remain in a victim role or rise up and take ownership of my life.
It was as if I reclaimed the crown in my own life. I went from feeling powerless – to standing firmly in my own power. It has been one of the most liberating realizations I’ve ever had.
A Community That Supports
Another gift on this journey has been the sense of community. Yggdrasil Shamanic School is more than just an educational institution – it’s a family. A spiritual family that truly understands the path you’re on, offering support, reflection, and warmth along the way.
Being able to share this journey with others and knowing you’re not walking alone is invaluable. Growth can be a lonely process. Transformation can be painful. But when you have a supportive community surrounding you, the path becomes easier to navigate – and the joy becomes more profound.
Online – Yet Alive
Initially, I was skeptical about the digital format. I missed the physical gatherings and doubted whether this would be effective. But I was proven wrong. The online teaching has demonstrated itself to be flexible, accessible, and deeply transformative.
I can participate from home, in my safe and familiar environment, and I’ve actually experienced deeper learning because I can revisit, review, and integrate at my own pace. The exercises have taught me to approach myself with openness and curiosity – giving me an entirely new relationship with myself.
A Teacher Who Inspires
Pål-Esben has been with me since the beginning, and I feel fortunate to have had him as my guide. He is honest, straightforward, authentic – while remaining warm and supportive. He speaks truth, but always with love.
What he has taught me isn’t about becoming like him – but about becoming more authentically myself. He has helped me discover my own path, my own voice, my own power. And for that, I am eternally grateful.
Learning That Transforms
The content of the teaching is… well, simply mind-blowing. It’s so profound, nuanced, and practical that it has transformed my entire worldview. It’s not just spiritual learning – it’s life wisdom. These are tools you can apply in relating to yourself, to others, and to everyday life.
Each time I revisit the teachings, I discover something I missed before. Layers of wisdom continue to unfold. What once seemed simple reveals itself to contain entire worlds of understanding. And this is what makes the journey with Yggdrasil so extraordinary – it never ends. It grows alongside you.
From Student to Teacher
Today, I’m not just a student – I’ve become a guide for others. And perhaps this touches me the most deeply: Having the privilege to pass on what I’ve received. Being witness to others’ transformations. Watching someone emerge from darkness into light, just as I have done myself.
This journey has blessed me with a life purpose, a calling, and a heart overflowing with gratitude.
